Saint Heraclas of Alexandria

Also known as: Eracla

Saint

Martyr

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

4 December; 14 July on some calendars

Born

Egyptian

Died

C.247 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Heraclas of Alexandria, revered as a pillar of early Christian scholarship, was the brother of Saint Plutarch of Alexandria and a devoted disciple of the renowned theologian Origen. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, his life was dedicated to the pursuit and teaching of divine wisdom. Following the profound influence of Origen, he assumed the esteemed position of head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria, succeeding his

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